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The Koshland Science Museum closed on November 27, 2017. Since 2004, it has provided an opportunity for visitors to learn about science and its importance as a decision-making resource in their daily lives. Following a review of other modes of engaging the public, however, the work of the museum will be carried out through a new program of activities that will take place in a variety of locations and online, interacting with a broad range of community partners in its continuing mission to help people use science to solve problems. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting transition by signing up for our newsletter!

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The Koshland Science Museum closed on November 27, 2017. Since 2004, it has provided an opportunity for visitors to learn about science and its importance as a decision-making resource in their daily lives. Following a review of other modes of engaging the public, however, the work of the museum will be carried out through a new program of activities that will take place in a variety of locations and online, interacting with a broad range of community partners in its continuing mission to help people use science to solve problems. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting transition by signing up for our newsletter!

Science Quiz Night SOLD OUT!

Event Date:

Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

This program is sold out. Check back for the date of the next science quiz night in 2013.

Don't miss out on the Nov. 14 Science Quiz Night, sponsored by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences! Test your brainpower and see if you can outwit your friends and new acquaintances by knowing everything--or almost everything--about current scientific issues. Prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Submit your question in advance – ten questions will be chosen from those sent in via email or the Koshland Science Museum's challenge community.

Put together a team of friends, or come and meet new people while enjoying this fun and engaging night of science trivia and discussion. Topics will test your knowledge on the science of biodiversity and other hot topics in science.

Food, wine, and beer are free with the admission fee. Advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended as space is limited. For tickets, contact the Koshland Science Museum at 202-334-1201 or ksm@nas.edu. Admission includes prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd-place winners.

Participants must be 21 or older to consume beer or wine. Proper ID, such as a driver's license or state-issued ID card, is required to consume alcohol, and must be shown to museum staff upon entrance to the program.